Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program Compliance
A checklist for Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program compliance, used by trainers and new farmers in funded programs to keep applications, agreements, records and reports in one place and confirm each rule with the USDA program office.
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What is on this checklist
- Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program application and approval letter
- Signed agreement and any amendments
- Award and scope of work
- Participant lists and training records
- Mentor and partner agreements
- Expense records and reports
- Payment or reimbursement records
- Reporting dates on your calendar
- Agency contact name and phone
How to use this checklist
Print a few copies and keep them where the work happens. Go item by item, tick OK, FIX or N/A, and write what needs attention in the notes.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA and National Agricultural Library.
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